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Looking for a pick me up? Music teacher Willy M. put this great list of easy ukulele songs together that are sure to turn your frown upside down...
Ive had bad days; youve had bad days, it seems that sometimes theres no escaping them. Its like the wise sage once said, it rains on the just and the unjust.
Well, you can sit around and sulk, eat a pint of ice cream and watch movies that make you cry your eyes out, or you can learn these five easy ukulele songs that will brighten any …
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5 Easy Ukulele Songs to Brighten a Bad Day

Looking for a pick me up? Music teacher Willy M. put this great list of easy ukulele songs together that are sure to turn your frown upside down...
Ive had bad days; youve had bad days, it seems that sometimes theres no escaping them. Its like the wise sage once said, it rains on the just and the unjust.
Well, you can sit around and sulk, eat a pint of ice cream and watch movies that make you cry your eyes out, or you can learn these five easy ukulele songs that will brighten any

How to Tune a Ukulele

Thanks to its refreshing island sound, the ukulele is becoming an increasingly popular instrument. However, if you don't know how to tune a ukulele properly, its sweet tropical notes can start to go sour fast! Luckily there are several easy methods of tuning that you can use to ensure your ukulele always sounds top notch!
In standard tuning, a ukulele's strings are tuned to the following notes: G on the fourth string from the bottom, C on the third, E on the second, and A on the first or

Buying Your First Ukulele: 3 Things to Consider

Thinking about buying a ukulele? Learn the ins and outs of finding the best ukulele for you in this guest post by Casselberry, FL teacher Laurie K...
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So you are ready to buy your first ukulele! Awesome, step one is complete... "Decide to play the uke!"
I am going to go over three basics when considering this new and fun instrument, in order to find the best ukulele for you:
Size
Prices
Styles
Size
There are four sizes for ukuleles: Soprano, Concert, Tenor, and Bar

How to Sing and Play Ukulele at the Same Time in 4 Easy Steps

Learning to play an instrument is difficult enough, but what about trying to sing at the same time? It's really not as hard as it sounds! Here, teacher Willy M. takes you through the steps to play the ukulele while singing...
It doesnt matter what instrument I teach (piano, guitar, harmonica, drums, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and voice), every student I ever have, with the exception of those playing harmonica, asks, How do I sing and play my instrument at the same time?
The ukulele i

Take Lessons or DIY? How to Learn to Play Ukulele

Hawaiian for "jumping flea", the ukulele is an enchanting instrument, as versatile and melodious as a guitar. The small bodied, four stringed uke has gained in popularity in recent years, perhaps owing to gorgeous covers like "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwoole, and "Im Yours" by Jason Mraz. Trendy or not, the ukulele has a timeless sound. It's enjoyable to play, portable, and relatively easy to learn. Ukuleles are also less expensive than many other instruments, making the pr